Gemma Atkinson has revealed she is engaged to boyfriend Liam Richards (Picture: Xposurephotos.com)

Former Hollyoaks beauty Gemma Atkinson has revealed she is engaged to her Britain’s Got Talent boyfriend Liam Richards.

The 28-year-old actress managed to keep her engagement under wraps, revealing the big moment happened last August.

Taking to Twitter last night, she told her fans: ‘Ok, to those asking, YES! I am Engaged. I have been since Aug. We celebrated privately last Yr with Fam & friends :)’

And treating her fans after keeping them in the dark for so long, she also shared a picture of her large rock.

Gemma posted a photo of her big rock (Picture: Twitter)

After being bombarded with messages of congratulations, the overwhelmed busty beauty then added: ‘Thanks for all the lovely messages.Your all too kind :) enjoy the rest of the day. I’m having a lazy one. Food, films, dog, duvet #perfect.’

And she also gushed over the choice of ring to one fan who complimented Liam’s choice, adding: ‘Thank u! He has got a good eye. With the help of his mum and sis.’

While Gemma is known for playing Lisa Hunter in Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, as well as a stint in Casualty, Liam was one half of martial arts duo Strike who appeared on Britain’s Got Talent in 2008.

Gemma was previously engaged to footballer Marcus Bent and has dated Cristiano Ronaldo.